IIM Visakhapatnam Signs MoU with Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Under the guidance of Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, IIM Visakhapatnam is fostering growth and collaboration around the globe. In line with this vision, IIMV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand to strengthen partnerships in executive education, academic exchange, and research.
The MoU establishes a framework for joint initiatives in management, technology, sustainability, and related domains, including:
• Executive PhD exchange programs
• Joint professional certification courses
• Collaborative research projects
• Conferences, seminars, symposia, and webinars
• Opportunities for joint supervision of doctoral students
Prof. Amit Shankar, Dean of Research at IIMV, said:
“Together, AIT and IIM Visakhapatnam can foster faculty exchange, joint research, and executive education programs that make a real impact across our institutions and beyond. This partnership will help our students and scholars experience diverse academic ecosystems, share innovative ideas, and build global perspectives.”
Prof. Siddharth K. Jabade, Vice President at AIT, added:
“Collaborations are built by people - faculty and scholars - who create lasting relationships. This partnership symbolizes an intellectual bridge between Thailand and India, fostering faculty mobility, joint research, and impactful knowledge creation across our nations and the ASEAN region.”
Representing IIMV were Prof. Amit Shankar and Prof. Aalok Kumar, Young Faculty Research Chair and Assistant Professor. AIT was represented by Prof. Siddharth K. Jabade, Prof. Yuosre Badir, Dr. Kamonkanok Kiatisakchai, Dr. Sumana Shrestha, Mr. Sanjeet Amatya, and Dr. Syed Muntasir Husain Bokhari.
This collaboration reinforces IIMV’s commitment to global learning, research excellence, and knowledge-driven development.
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